Test Bank for Living Theatre A History of Theatre 7th Edition

Test Bank for Living Theatre A History of Theatre 7th Edition Chapter 01: Theatre: Its Origins and Its History MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. How long ago do historians believe theatre began? a. 2500 years ago in Europe b. 2000 years ago in Asia c. centuries ago in Africa and Latin America d. all of the above e. none of the above ANS: D DIF: Moderate REF: Pages 3–4 MSC: Remembering 2. What are some reasons to study theatre history? a. It tells us about theatre today. b. It educates future artists. c. It provides insights into the past. d. all of the above e. none of the above ANS: D DIF: Easy REF: Pages 3–4 MSC: Understanding 3. What does it mean for something to be ephemeral? a. It is significant in history. b. It lasts for only a very short time. c. It is permanent. d. It is insignificant. e. none of the above ANS: B DIF: Difficult REF: Page 15 MSC: Applying 4. Which are thought to be three possible origins of theatre? a. imitation, role playing, and storytelling b. migration, ceremonies, and writing c. role playing, rituals, and cave drawings d. all of the above e. none of the above ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: Page 6 MSC: Remembering 5. A ritual is a. an act that happens exclusively in churches to transform objects or people. b. the same thing as a ceremony. c. the acting out of an established, prescribed procedure. d. all of the above e. none of the above ANS: C DIF: Moderate REF: Page 7 MSC: Understanding